Psoriasis and Alopecia

[Linda Dryden]

Hello! I just found you today on the internet and have joined up! I am a 59 year old female who has had psoriasis since age 6, showing up about 2 weeks after I had chicken pox. I was given many difference treatments as a child (including eating turkey every day for a month) most of which did not make a great difference. After reaching my mid-twenties, I just quit seeking treatment and have lived with it, feeling fortunate that I did not have it as bad as some people did.

However, late last week, I discovered a small balding spot on my head. I went to the Dermatologist who diagnosed it as Alopecia. That caused me to begin to research on the internet to see if there was any link with it and Psoriasis. So, I am wondering if anyone in the club has dealt with this and I am wondering if anyone out there has scarring from Psoriasis?